The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Bronberg Precinct Officers, conducted a drunk and driving operation at Putfontein area.
During a drunk and driving operation, conducted on Brazil Road Putfontein area, by the EMPD Officers. The Officers stopped several motor vehicles. Amongst those vehicles, the officers came across a male driver suspected to be driving under the influence of alcohol. When the officers asked the gentleman to step out the vehicle, they could smell that the male had a strong odour of alcohol. The male was tested using a Breathalyzer and was over the legal limit, he alleges that there was a celebration at work, and he only drank a few drinks. Thereafter, two (2) male drivers were also found to be over the legal alcohol limit.
All the suspects aged between 30 and 45 were taken to the nearest health care centre for their blood samples to be withdrawn and later escorted to the Putfontein Police Station and will soon appear before court.